Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Shinjuku


Shinjuku (新宿区) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world (Shinjuku Station). Shinjuku Station (新宿駅)is used by an average of 3.31 million people per day, making it the busiest train station in the world, in terms of passengers.

The area around Shinjuku Station is home to a large concentration of department stores, specialist electronic and camera shops, cinemas, and restaurants.


Shinjuku has the highest numbers of registered foreign nationals of any community in Tokyo.




Shinjuku from above


Shinjuku Station at rush hour!

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